General information
| Destination |
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| London, United Kingdom |
Program details
Plan your own fantastic day out in London with a hop-on hop-off London bus tour. With over 70 stops across the capital and six diverse routes to choose from, sightseeing in London has never been easier or given you more choice! You’ll always know where you are by listening to our entertaining on-board commentary and with stops near attractions including Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, London Eye and St. Paul’s Cathedral, you’re guaranteed the full London sightseeing experience!
Westminster Abbey.
An essential addition to any visit to London and set in the heart of the city, Westminster Abbey is legendary and iconic. Boasting a rich history that spans over one thousand years, the site was originally occupied by Benedictine monks in the middle of the tenth century. The current gothic masterpiece has stood there for about 700 years.
Glorious Architecture.
The imperious gothic master work is truly breathtaking and the intricate stained glass is some of the most beautiful in the UK.
Coronation Chair.
The oldest piece of furniture in the country that is currently used for its original purpose, the sacred chair was created for King Edward I in 1296. The throne has played host to the coronation of every single monarch since 1308. Queen Victoria was crowned here, as well as Elizabeth II, our current reigning Queen.
Poets’ Corner.
This section of the south transept of the abbey is so called due to the large amount of writers and poets buried there, including Rudyard Kipling, Geoffrey Chaucer, Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy. The corner is also decorated with many memorial stones and busts dedicated to the likes of William Shakespeare and poet laureate Ted Hughes.
Kings and Queens.
A place of monumental British history and intrigue, an incredible seventeen monarchs are buried at Westminster Abbey. It was also the venue for William and Kate’s fairytale wedding in 2011.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Hop On Hop Off service with over 60 stops on 5 different routes
* Tickets valid for 24 hours
* Free walking tour (worth £10) voucher valid for two days
* Free River Thames boat ride (worth £7.15)
* See a number of attractions including Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square & Piccadilly
Please exchange your voucher at: Golden Tours Visitor Centres:
Visitor Centre Victoria (London, UK), 4 Fountain Square, 123-151 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9SH, +44 (0)207 233 7030, Monday to Sunday - 7am to 8pm.
Visitor Centre Kensington (London, UK), 156 Cromwell Road, Kensington, London SW7 4EF, +44 (0)207 341 6250, Monday to Sunday - 8am to 5pm.
Visitor Centre Leicester Square (London, UK), 11a Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0EP, +44 (0)207 630 2028, Monday to Saturday - 9.30am to 7pm / Sunday - 10am to 5pm.
Visitor Centre Paddington (London, UK), 145 Praed Street, Paddington, London W2 1RL, +44 (0)207 233 7030, Monday to Sunday - 8am to 6pm.
Duration: Westminster Abbey visit - 3 hours. Hop on Hop Off tour - 24 hours.
Start/opening time: Westminster Abbey: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:30am to 3:30pm; Wednesday from 9:30am to 6pm; Saturday from 9:30am to 1:30pm; Sunday closed.
Hop on Hop Off service: from 9am to 5:43pm. Last complete tours: Blue Route (from Victoria stop 1) and Red Route (from Piccadilly opp. Hard Rock Café stop 7) 5pm (Summer) and 4:30pm (Winter); Orange Route (from opp. Lambeth Palace stop 47) at 5pm (Summer) and 4pm (Winter).
Languages: Westminster Abbey - English assistant . Hop on Hop Off tour - audio guides available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian) & Russian.
Others: The Abbey closes for visiting one hour after the above entry times. Guests will enter through the Great North Door (main entrance).
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